2. Develop A Design Brief

2.  Develop a Design Brief
     To solve the problem I will investigate the following:

Design Brief - This is where we conduct research which will help us solve our problem.

Remember to research the problem and cite your sources (Use in-text referencing, Use more than 5 sources).

Give complete information; use print screens, URL's and include details to support your answers. Your goal is to conduct a thorough investigation and become a master researcher;-)

Answer these questions and write in complete sentences:

1.What is digital story-telling? Explain in your own words.  

2. Which programs can we use for digital storytelling? Name 2 programs that can be used: include print screens, URL's and other important information.  

3. Are either of these tools freeware ( Freeware: Legally obtainable software that you may use at no cost, monetary or otherwise, for as long as you wish . ) ? If, yes, name that program. If no, continue searching until you find one that is freeware .

4. Find 2 educational digital stories online. Supply each URL and give a small summary of each of the stories. (http://digitalstorytelling.coe.uh.edu/).  What did you like?  What didn't you like? What ideas did you get that you could use in your own digital story.

You will need a Works Cited page.

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief.

New Project - Digital Storytelling

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In our next project we will be learning about digital story-telling and using our skills to document our culture. We have a really good project ahead of us - let's get started.

Today we will work on Criterion A (Investigate). Remember that the Investigate has 3 steps: 1. Identify the problem, 2. Develop a Design Brief, and 3. Formulate a Design Specification.

Identify the Problem is the first task in the Investigation and it's where we define our problem and offer a solution.  This is the introduction to the project.

1. Identify the Problem

1. Write a paragraph to introduce your project. Include "what your problem is", "why you are doing this project", "how you will solve your problem", and "who your audience is".
2. Write a paragraph connecting your project to the AOI (Human Ingenuity). Remember to say exactly how you are being creative throughout this project.

For a template to follow for the  INVESTIGATE (Criterion A), please click on the Investigate Template tab (above) on this blog.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief.

Referencing Mini Lesson

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Year 8 and 9, hone your referencing skills for Computer Technology!

Unit question: How can computer technology help people eat better?

AOI: Health and Social Education

Your task is to conduct research and answer questions that would help you solve your problem.  You have decided to create a tri-fold pamphlet using Microsoft Publisher 2013.

1. What is healthy eating? (definition)

     Which site would be the most reliable source?  Write 2 sentences justifying   your choice.

a.     Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153998.php

b.     National Health System (UK) http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1127.aspx?CategoryID=51

c.     Wikipedia                                http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_diet

2.  Which of the following sources would be appropriate and reliable for gathering healthy recipes? Justify your answer.

                  a. Healthy Living Magazine  -  http://www.healthylivingmagazine.us/

                  b. Food Network -  http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

                  c.  The Essential Eating Well Cookbook

                  d. all of the above 

3.  Which of the following are good options for gathering information.  Write 2 sentences justifying your answer.

    a. interview with expert

    b. professional journal

    c. website

    d. book

    e. video

    f. all of the above

4.  If I want to gather information about Microsoft Publisher, which would be the best resource to use. Justify your choice.

                  a. Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Publisher

                  b. Microsoft  - http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/

                  c.  Softonic - http://microsoft-publisher.en.softonic.com/

5. Which of the following would be an appropriate site to find a tutorial for making a tri-fold pamphlet using Microsoft Publisher? Justify your answer.

                  a. Wiki How - http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Brochures-Using-Microsoft-Publisher

                  b. Microsoft - http://office.microsoft.com/en-001/publisher-help/get-started-create-a-publication-HA010373192.aspx

                  c. You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA1Ap2iIb-8

                  d. all of the above

6.  Using Son of Citation Machine please site the following: http://citationmachine.net/index2.php

a.     You tube video

b.     Website

c.     Picture

Works Cited

2013. Photograph. The Stanford FlipsideWeb. 6 Dec 2013. <http://stanfordflipside.com/images/139worksCited.jpg>

Teacher approved activities - hahaha

 

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Places to visit when you have a bit of down time . . .

Play with kittens online - http://www.ipetcompanion.net/client/bestfriends-losangeles

Magnetic Poetry - http://www.magneticpoetry.com/play/

Free Rice - http://www.freerice.com/

Free Flour - http://www.freeflour.com

Ripple - Save the world one click at a time: http://www.similarsites.com/goto/ripple.org?pos=14&s=10

Help Thirst - http://www.helpthirst.com/

Charitii - Aid to Children - http://www.charitii.com/

Free Kibble (Cat) -  http://www.freekibblekat.com/

Free Kibble (Dog)  -  http://www.freekibble.com/

Free Poverty  -  http://www.freepoverty.com/

ESL Games Plus is a nice site for English language learning - http://www.eslgamesplus.com/

Create Jackson Pollock art - http://jacksonpollock.org/ 

Lisa's Questionnaire

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Year 8, Let's help Lisa in Year 12 by participating in her survey. Click on the link below and answer the questions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n_1BEEwzEqeDR3pG2jHpeP4mS1g304s6bpx6N7HmsJc/viewform

Thanks a bunch. 

Evaluate

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EVALUATE (Criterion E) Maximum 6

According to the IBO,
"1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.

2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

3.To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment."

Let's talk about what this means, then we'll get started!

1. Print the questionnaire (that you created in the Investigate) and show your prezi to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.
2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your prezi could be improved. (Use phrases like: Based on my feedback I can conclude . . .)
3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create and Evaluate AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 5 paragraphs here).
4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. (In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Explain. Relate back to the Area of Interaction.) Remember this is the final paragraph of your research project. It should finalize the project.

Any questions, please raise your hand and I will be happy to help you.

IB Learner Profile - Reflective

Learning objectives: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

Presentations-Evaluate

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Year 8, let's present it.

1. Print your questionnaire,

2. Let's present the prezi's and collect feedback from the group

IB Learner Profile - Risk Taker

Learning objectives: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification,

Create

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Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D (Maximum 6)

According to the IBO, "Students are expected to follow their plan, to evaluate the plan and to justify any changes they make to the plan while they are creating the product/solution."

To get a 5/6:  

You used appropriate techniques and equipment to create your prezi.

You followed the majority of the plan and mentioned any modifications made, resulting in a prezi of appropriate quality using the resources available.
 

Now, use your plan to create your prezi.

3Tasks
1. Use your plan as a checklist,
2. Create your Prezi,
3.1 Create a Process Journal  as you do the Prezi (Word document), include print screen of work for each day,
3.2 Write a paragraph to say if your plan worked and Write a paragraph to justify any changes you made to your design.  If you didn't make any changes write the following sentence:  I made no changes to my design.

IB Learner Profile - Knowledgeable

Learning Objectives for Create: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; follow the plan to produce the product/solution with minimal guidance; review the plan and explain any changes to the plan (when necessary); create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

November

Plan

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Year 8, it's time to make a PLAN.

1. Open a Word document
2. Title (save as) your document, Term 1 Plan,
3. Type your name at the top left,
4. Space down, type:  PLAN (all caps, centre justify),
5. Space down, type: Resources

Let's brainstorm the resources each of you will need to create your Prezi.

6. Type the list of resources that we have created,
7. Space down and type: Plan,

Open Prezi

 8. Begin to create a list of the steps you will need to take to create your prezi and the amount of time you think it will take (1 min is the minimum)

      Start like this:
       1. Open Prezi (http://prezi.com) , 1 minute
       2. Log in, 1 minute


Continue on until you have included everything necessary to complete your Prezi.

Remember: You can use the phrase See Design when appropriate.

9. Add up the minutes.

10. Figure out how many lessons it will take to create your prezi. Your presi is due November 18. How many lessons will you need to create your prezi.  Organize your tasks and say which lesson you will complete each task. (For example: November 8, Steps 1-4).

11.Then write a paragraph saying why you think your plan will work.  Remember that you have lots of experience with Prezis. You have done a tutorial, you've created a practice prezi and you had Prezi open when you were creating your plan. You can build a persuasive paragraph using this information. 


IB Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable 


Learning Objectives for Plan:  The student will: devise, with guidance, a series of logical steps to create the product/solution; construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective ue of resources and time; analyze the plan and explain the need for any modifications to the plan.

Design

Year 8, it's on to the Design, Criterion B.

We have to:
1.  Create 3 designs for your Prezi (each of your designs must be complete and each must be very different for each other.)

2.  Evaluate each design against your design specification ( You can begin like this:  Design 1 meets my design specification because . . .)
3.  Choose 1 design and write a paragraph to justify your choice.

We will create 3 designs on blank paper.

A complete design must contain: image, youtube video, rotated text, drawing, clear path, 1 shape, custom colour, custom font colour.  You may have Prezi open to help you make decisions about colours, shapes, drawings, etc.

Let's look at this example: http://prezi.com/shszyp_nvxxr/tech-lunch/

For help you can consult the Prezi Cheat Sheet: http://prezi.com/learn/get-started-cheat-sheet/

If you don't understand the assignment, please raise your hand so I can help you. Thanks so much for that;-)

IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable 

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 3 designs that attempt to meet the design specification, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

Using Prezi - some basics

1. Setting the path For more guidance click on this link:https://prezi.zendesk.com/entries/22428183-Setting-your-prezi-s-path


2. General written tutorial all about  creating your first prezi: http://www.berks.psu.edu/Documents/Academics/Prezi_CreatingPresentations.pdf 

3. Zooming in Prezi. It's easy and fun!

Investigate - Prezi Tutorial

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Year 8 - it's time to explore Prezi.  You will have to open an account with Prezi (prezi.com) .  I suggest you do that first.

Then do the tutorial to get a feel for what Prezi can do.

Remember that you will have to generate 3 designs and actually create your Prezi based on this research;-)

http://prezi.com/learn

IB Learner Profile: Inquirer

Learning Objective: The student will complete a tutorial and become proficient using a productivity tool.

Investigate - 3. Formulate a Design Specification

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Based on your research you should have a good idea about what makes a successful Prezi presentation.

The IBO says that the design specification is "A detailed description of the conditions, requirements and restrictions with which a design must comply. This is a precise and accurate list of facts such as conditions, dimensions, materials, process and methods that are important for the designer and for the user. All appropriate solutions will need to comply with the design specification."

Include a detailed list of 5 specifications.

Then create a test that will help you evaluate your product/solution in Criterion E - Evaluate.

________________________________________________________________________________
Let's brainstorm some possible design specifications . . .


3.  Formulate a Design Specification

My Prezi must possess the following characteristics:

1.       Correct spelling   This is a good design specification because. . .
2.    
3.    
4.    
5.    

To test my Prezi I will create a questionnaire. On a scale of 1-5 (1=awful, 5=awesome) I will ask the following questions:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Investigate due date  September 30 at the beginning of class.

IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning Objectives: The student will list, with little guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the product/solution and design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification. The student will design, with guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification.

Investigate - 2. Develop A Design Brief

FINISH  ON/BEFORE  SEPTEMBER 22

To learn more about Prezi click here

Year 8, each one of you has completed the Identify the Problem.  Yoohoo!  You did a good job.  Now, let's move on.

Remember that at the beginning of each class we get together and discuss what the goals and objectives of the daily assignment is.  I explain exactly what is expected of you.  If you don't understand the assignment, raise your hand and I will be happy to offer you further information.

2.  Develop a Design Brief

Introduce this section by writing a small sentence explaining that this is the section of the Investigate in which you will do research (ask and answer questions) that will help you solve your unit problem. (for example: The following research questions will give me enough knowledge to solve my unit question.)

Then, research the following questions:
1.  What is Prezi? (Include a definition using your own words.)
2.  Look at 2 Prezi's to get ideas and information to help you make a creative presentation.
      https://sites.google.com/site/prezilinks/home/prezi-examlpes

• Include printscreen of Prezi
• Describe what the presentation is about
• Do you like it?  Why or why not?
• Did you get any ideas that you would like to use in your Prezi

3.  Gather information on your topic to put on your Prezi to share with others.

Use in-text referencing and include images to support your work.

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

Learning objectives: The student will identify websites as possible sources of information, learn how to reference sources.

Investigate - 1. Identify the Problem

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The Investigate (Criterion A) consists of 3 tasks:
1.  Identify the problem,
2. Develop a design brief,
3. Formulate a design specification.

The "Identify the Problem" is the introduction to our project.  It consists of two paragraphs.

Paragraph one must contain the following: it must state the CT problem that we are trying to solve, it must discuss "relevance" (why we are doing this project), the solution, and it must say who our audience (customer) is.

Paragraph two must say what our area of interaction is and state how your project connects to that area of interaction.

You may follow the Investigate Template which is located here.


Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief.

Prezi

Year 8,


Wow!  We are starting a new unit of work today. 

The guiding question is: How can I help change the world? Our Area of Interaction is:  Environments.  We will try to answer the question:  How can technology influence the environment?    Prezi is the tool we will use to create is a dynamic presentation to raise awareness about an environment issue.

But before we go any further let's look at the videos.

Global Warming


Biodiversity and ecosystem losses - extinction of species


Deforestation


Water Shortages


Ocean Pollution


Now, I would like to you do research and choose a topic that you would like to educate others about.

Here are 2 links to get you started:
http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/
http://www.globalissues.org/

Some companies are very worried about the environment too and have started their own campaign.  Haagen Dazs is one such company.  Check out this link which helps us learn about the plight of the honey bee: http://www.helpthehoneybees.com/ 


Year 8, we are now ready to begin documenting our project.

Let's open a Word document.
Put your name in the upper left hand corner, include your tutor group.
On the next line type the word INVESTIGATE (all caps, bold) and centre it.
On the next line type 1. Identify the Problem (bold).

Now I would like you to create a Design Brief. The Design Brief is a statement of what you are going to make, why you are going to make it, and for whom you are going to make it. This is the introduction to your project.  For more guidance CLICK  HERE.

Welcome

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Year 8, welcome to Computer Technology.

My name is Ms. Dietrich and I will be your facilitator this year.

We will work on 3 fun and exciting projects this year.  In Term 1 we will use an online web tool to create dynamic presentations. In Term 2 we will create digital stories and in Term 3 your will use Trimble SketchUp to design and create a 3D model of a medieval castle.

Today, we will take a look at the class blog and discuss class rules that will aid our learning.  Finally, we will discuss the Design Cycle and how it is used to solve problems.

Year 8, let's have a great year together!

June 13, 14, 17, 26

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Now, let's move on to EVALUATE - Criterion E (maximum 6)

1.Students are expected to evaluate the product/solution against the design specification in an objective manner based on testing, and to evaluate its impact on life, society and/or the environment. They are expected to explain how the product/solution could be improved as a result of these evaluations.
2.Students are expected to evaluate their own performance at each stage of the design cycle and to suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

To get a 6 the student: evaluates the success of the product/solution considering the results of testing, and the views of the user. The student evaluates their own performance at some stages of the design cycle and considers improvements. The student considers the impact of the product/solution on life, society and/or the environment.

1. Open your Investigation and locate your questionnaire. Show your 3-D castle to 5 people and ask them to answer your questionnaire.

2. Write a paragraph to "analyze" the feedback. In other words write about the scores that you received and say how your castle could be improved.

3. Evaluate your performance at each stage of the design cycle: Investigate, Design, Plan, Create, Evaluate  AND suggest ways that you can improve your performance. (You need 5 paragraphs here).

4. Write a final paragraph saying if you accomplished your goal and what impact it will have. In other words, look at the unit question - were you successful? Did you meet your unit goal? Explain. (If you completed a 3-D castle you were successful. Remember the impact of the 3-D castle is that if we understand the past we can build a better future.This sense of awareness will  help make the world a better place;-)

IB Learner Profile - Reflective

Learning objectives - The student will: carry out tests to compare final product against design specification, suggest improvements, reflect on their performance and identify parts they found difficult and suggest ways in which their performance could be improved.

June 12

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Year 8, let's finish up with the Creates today.

You need to have the following:
   1) a 3-D castle made with Trimble SketchUp,
   2) a process journal that includes print screens,
   3) a paragraph explaining if your plan worked, and
   4) a paragraph explaining any modifications you made.  If you did not make any modifications, please write a sentence saying that you did not make any modifications. (I did not make any modifications to my Design or Plan.)

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 29, 30, 31, June 3

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Now, on to the CREATE - Criterion D

Use your chosen design and create a Trimble SketchUp castle design of appropriate quality using the resources available.

 1. Open a Document and title it "Process Journal". You are to document the steps that you take to create your castle.  In diary style - include the date and the period and say what you did in class that day. If you work at home, please document it.  Include print screens.

2. Write a paragraph reflecting on the process of creating your castle and say whether your plan worked. In addition, state any modifications you made to your original design. (Was your design detailed enough? Did you make any modifications? Why?)

3. If you didn't make any modifications to your design, please write 1 sentence saying that you din't make any modifications to your design.  (Example: I did not make any modifications to my design.)

IBO Learner Profile:  Knowledgeable

Learning objective: The student will: use appropriate techniques and equipment competently; ensure a safe working environment for themselves and others; create a product/solution of appropriate quality.

May 17, 20

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Year 8, it's time to make a PLAN.

1. Open a document (Word/Google),
2. Title your document, Term 3 Plan,
3. Type your name at the top left,
4. Space down, type:  PLAN (all caps, centre justify),
5. Space down, type: Resources

Let's brainstorm the resources each of you will need to create your castle in Trimbel SketchUp.

6. Type the list of resources that we have created,
7. Space down and type: Step-by-Step Plan
8. Begin to create a list of the steps you will need to take to create your castle and the amount of time you think it will take (1 min is the minimum)

      Start like this:
       1. Open Trimble SketchUp -  1 min
       2. Insert . . .

Continue on until you have included everything necessary to complete your castle.

9. Write a paragraph saying why you think this plan will work.

Plan due May 29, at the beginning of class.

IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable


Learning Objectives for Plan:  The student will: devise, with guidance, a series of logical steps to create the product/solution; construct a plan to create the product/solution that makes effective ue of resources and time; analyze the plan and explain the need for any modifications to the plan.

May 6, 15, 16

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Year 8, now that you know what you can do with Trimble SketchUp, it's on to the Design - Criterion B.

Your tasks are:

• generate a range of designs (3) that attempt to meet the design specifications
• compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design
• select one design and explain its choice.

Work schedule (including homework):
   May 6 Classwork - Complete Design 1 during class
   May 6 Homework - Complete Design 2
   May 15 Classwork - Complete Design 3
   May 15 Homework - Compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design,
   May 16 Classwork - Select one design and explain its choice


Final due date: May 16 at the end of class.


IB Learner Profile: Thinker

Learning objectives - The student will: generate 3 designs that attempt to meet the design specification;, compare the designs against the design specifications and identify the pros and cons of each design; select one design and explain its choice.

May 3

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Year 8, let's start the morning with a little vocab quiz. This is the medieval castle vocabulary that I gave you at the beginning of the unit. You will have 2 opportunities to answer correctly.  Good luck!
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4230426.html

Now that you have a bit of experience with Trimble SketchUp, let's take things one step further;)

Let's move on to the Castle Tutorial.  The tutorial is a bit long but it is WAY.COOL!

Castle Building tutorial:  http://pcastserver.sch.im:8171/podcastproducer/attachments/369E9806-C692-4A88-A411-519A0C2C2221/1E7122F8-5E65-4F9A-873E-0BDFDAFD61B1.m4v

For easy access:  Tour of the Castle Rushen.

May 2

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Year 8, today we are going to learn the basics of Trimble SketchUp. Use the following link to view a series of video tutorials that will make using SketchUp a snap;)
http://www.sketchup.com/training/videos.html

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

April 22, 24

Year 8, it's time to finish our Investigations.

3. Formulate a Design Specification

1) Let's create a list of design specification which you will then justify.
    (ex: appropriate buildings within the castle walls, 3 layers of defence, separate well, authentic materials, realistic looking buildings, colour, )

2) Create a test to evaluate your 3-D castle. Let's brainstorm different ways that we can test the design specifications.

3)Then, open Trimble (formerly Google) SketchUp and begin the tutorials:  http://www.sketchup.com/training/videos.html

Submit Investigation April 24 by end of class

IB Learner Profile - Inquirer

Learning Objectives -  The student will: list, with limited guidance, the specific requirements that must be met by the 3D room, design, with limited guidance, tests to evaluate the product/solution against  the design specification

April 17, 18

Final Year 8 project - Castle Building - Trimble (formerly Google) SketchUp

Unit Question: How does technology help us understand the past?

Area of Interaction - Human Ingenuity

Vocabulary: castle, moat, portcullis, drawbridge, keep, rampart, battlement, dungeon, barbican, tower, gatehouse, ward, inner curtain wall, outer curtain wall.

Before we begin, take a look at this website to get a feel for the Middle Ages.   http://www.iol.ie/~sligogrm/index.htm

Then, let's move on to the Investigate - Criterion A

·I. Identify the Problem

Write 2 paragraphs to introduce the project.  Remember to mention the "problem", why this project is relevant, how you will solve the problem, who your "customer" is.  Connect this project to Human Ingenuity.

II: Develop a Design Brief

Answer all questions in complete sentences. Use your own words and include detailed explanations.

1. Define stone castle.

2. What was the purpose of a castle in the Middle Ages?

3. Name 3 defensive features of a stone castle.

4. Research 2 Portuguese castles and summarize findings. Include image and details.

5.What is Trimble Sketchup8? (Research a definition and then write in your own words.)

6.What does CAD stand for?

7.What can a CAD program do? (Explain and include details.)                  

8.Which professions use CAD programs? (Name at least 3.)

9.What is Trimble Sketchup’s 3-D Warehouse? Explain in your own words and include details.

IB Learner Profile : Inquirer

Learning Objectives - The student will: consider the importance of the problem within a wider context and outline a simple design brief. The student will identify websites as possible sources of information, learn how to reference sources.